SEC to Host Roundtable on Trade-Through Rule in Washington

According to Foresight News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a roundtable discussion on the trade-through rule at its Washington headquarters on September 18. The event will feature opening remarks from SEC Commissioners Caroline Crenshaw and Hester Peirce, along with Jamie Selway, the Director of the Division of Trading and Markets. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins is also scheduled to deliver a speech. The roundtable will include three panel discussions focusing on the experiences of market participants over the past two decades, the role of the trade-through prohibition in the current market structure, and potential future developments. The discussions aim to provide insights into the effectiveness and impact of the trade-through rule, which is designed to ensure that investors receive the best possible price when executing trades. This event is part of the SEC's ongoing efforts to evaluate and enhance market regulations to better serve investors and maintain fair and efficient markets.